1. assume that you are a prospective renter 2. or a broker for a renter 3. or a wontractor/handyman 4 how would you react to the following disclosure about the bedbug history of an apartment being offered for rent or for you to work in: A. Coop Bedbug History: 1. over 1/3 of units infested in 2009-2010 2. along with much of the common area 3. number of apartments infested: well over 50 B. Unit... [more]
1. assume that you are a prospective renter
2. or a broker for a renter
3. or a wontractor/handyman
4 how would you react to the following disclosure
about the bedbug history of an apartment being
offered for rent or for you to work in:
A. Coop Bedbug History:
1. over 1/3 of units infested in 2009-2010
2. along with much of the common area
3. number of apartments infested: well over 50
B. Unit Bedbug History:
1. unit infsted at least 3x between 2009 and 2011
2. last reported infestation was March to May 2011
3. last tenant died in unit in June 2010
4. Coop inpsects 4x/year
5. March 2011 inspection was at least 3rd since tenant died
6. all apts adjacent to unit have also been inspected
7. owner refuses to provide any information other than the above
because Coop wont provide records of inspection and treatment
for bedbugs in unit and its adjacent neighbors for 2009-2013
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Response by UE98
almost 13 years ago
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Run for the hills.
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Response by hsg9000
almost 13 years ago
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"last tenant died in unit in June 2010"
Did the tenant die because of the bedbugs?
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Response by rb345
almost 13 years ago
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No, but he had been a great host, and the bedbugs sat shiva for him
for a full eleven months.
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Response by hsg9000
almost 13 years ago
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I have visions of some unfortunate, infirm elderly person suffering in that unit full of bedbugs. The children never call. No one comes to visit.
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Response by rb345
almost 13 years ago
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Please stick to the questions guys.
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Response by UE98
almost 13 years ago
Posts: 100
Member since: Jan 2013
I did!!!
Seriously though, even if I really, REALLY liked the apartment, I'd think twice about this (especially because of #7). Not only does it make for a situation that would constantly make me VERY anxious about living there (bedbugs are EXTREMELY difficult to get rid of), but it also exemplifies how this board might be shady. If they are so stubborn with this, they might also be (and very likely are) about other important things.
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Response by alanhart
almost 13 years ago
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Bedbugs don't spread diseases to human beings. Learn to live with them.
Run for the hills.
"last tenant died in unit in June 2010"
Did the tenant die because of the bedbugs?
No, but he had been a great host, and the bedbugs sat shiva for him
for a full eleven months.
I have visions of some unfortunate, infirm elderly person suffering in that unit full of bedbugs. The children never call. No one comes to visit.
Please stick to the questions guys.
I did!!!
Seriously though, even if I really, REALLY liked the apartment, I'd think twice about this (especially because of #7). Not only does it make for a situation that would constantly make me VERY anxious about living there (bedbugs are EXTREMELY difficult to get rid of), but it also exemplifies how this board might be shady. If they are so stubborn with this, they might also be (and very likely are) about other important things.
Bedbugs don't spread diseases to human beings. Learn to live with them.
For those who may have not seen this article:
Bedbugs in the Duvet
An infestation on the Upper East Side.
http://nymag.com/news/features/65733/
Here's another UES case where the co-op had to go to court: https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/fbem/DocumentDisplayServlet?documentId=USu0j5xfDXgnhhE6YJt2OQ==&system=prod
They finally settled it. Note the costs: https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/fbem/DocumentDisplayServlet?documentId=llXHO80ZT6G/SHfqIIKMbQ==&system=prod
The unit, you could ensure was "free" of bedbugs. The building and apartments adjacent to the unit, um no.
I wouldn't do it.
sounds like a game of whack-a-mole you dont want to play
find a different carnival